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PTX, Vol. IV: Classics is the fifth extended play album by the a cappella group Pentatonix . It was released by RCA Records on April 7, 2017, and is their first EP since 2014's PTX, Vol. III .[1] It is their final release with original member Avi Kaplan , who left the group later that year.[2] [3]
Their second work after PTXmas to not feature any original material, the album marks a departure from the group's typical sound, which mostly consists of either modern pop songs or Christmas music , choosing instead to focus on standards of rock , blues , country , and older pop music.[4]
"Jolene ", featuring the original artist, Dolly Parton , earned her and Pentatonix a Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance .[5]
Critical reception [ edit ]
The group's cover of "Jolene ", originally released as a single and later included in the EP, was particularly praised. Julia Brucculieri of The Huffington Post called the version "a hauntingly beautiful a cappella update"[6] Markos Papadatos of Digital Journal called it a "stellar version", stating that "Pentatonix proves yet again that they can do no wrong with anything they sing or cover. The addition of Dolly Parton helps elevate 'Jolene' to a higher level, and they prove that it is possible for heaven to be a place on earth. Their a cappella rendition earns five out of five stars."[7] Stefan Kyriazis of the Daily Express called it a "remarkable new version of the old standard. 'Jolene' was released way back in 1973 but has never sounded fresher."[8]
Sara Vallone of the Independent Journal Review stated that "Pentatonix just did justice to Dolly Parton's 'Jolene'", and that "Parton is proving once again just how timeless she truly is".[9] The cover eventually won the Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance .[5] Parton had been nominated for Best Female Country Vocal Performance twice for the song, first for its 1973 original release and then in 1976 for a live version; this resulted in the song earning her a Grammy 44 years after its original release.[10]
In an online review, Brandy McDonnell of The Oklahoman called the group's cover of "Bohemian Rhapsody " "an incredible rendition [...] that highlights the quintet's sterling harmonies and vocal effects."[11]
Commercial performance [ edit ]
PTX, Vol. IV: Classics debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 with 54,000 album-equivalent units , of which 50,000 were pure album sales.[12]
Track listing [ edit ]
Title Writer(s ) Lead vocals 1. "Bohemian Rhapsody " (Queen cover) Freddie Mercury Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado , Scott Hoying, Avi Kaplan 5:55 2. "Imagine " (John Lennon cover) John Lennon Kaplan, Hoying, Grassi, Maldonado, Kevin Olusola 4:20 3. "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy " (The Andrews Sisters cover) Don Raye , Hughie PrinceMaldonado, Grassi, Hoying 2:18 4. "Over the Rainbow " (from The Wizard of Oz ) Harold Arlen , E.Y. Harburg Maldonado 3:54 5. "Take On Me " (A-ha cover) Magne Furuholmen , Morten Harket , Pål Waaktaar Grassi, Hoying 3:28 6. "Can't Help Falling in Love " (Elvis Presley cover) Hugo Peretti , Luigi Creatore , George David Weiss Grassi 2:58 7. "Jolene " (Dolly Parton cover) Dolly Parton Parton, Hoying 2:11 Total length: 25:04
Japanese bonus track[13] Title 8. "Na Na Na" 2:35 Total length: 27:39
Personnel [ edit ]
Pentatonix
Additional personnel
Pentatonix, Ben Bram – production , arranger, engineer
Dolly Parton – lead vocals on "Jolene"
Andrew Kesler – arranger
Ed Boyer – mixing
Bill Hare – mastering
References [ edit ]
^ Kaplan, Avi [@Avi_Kaplan] (4 September 2017). "Tonight was my last show with PTX" (Tweet ). Retrieved 14 October 2017 – via Twitter .
^ "Any way the wind blows: Pentatonix takes on 'Bohemian Rhapsody' " . Star-Telegram . Fort Worth Star-Telegram . Archived from the original on 10 April 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2017 .
^ a b @RecordingAcad (12 February 2017). "Register" (Tweet ). Retrieved 12 February 2017 – via Twitter .
^ "Dolly Parton And Pentatonix Give 'Jolene' A Hauntingly Beautiful A Cappella Update" . The Huffington Post . Julia Brucculieri. Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2017 .
^ "Review: Pentatonix and Dolly Parton amazing on 'Jolene' cover" . Digital Journal . Markos Papadatos. 17 September 2016. Archived from the original on 11 April 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2017 .
^ "Why have 8 MILLION people watched this version of Jolene by Dolly Parton and Pentatonix?" . Daily Express . Stefan Kyriazis. Retrieved 10 April 2017 .
^ "Pentatonix Just Did Justice to Dolly Parton's 'Jolene': One of the Greatest Songs of All Time" . Independent Journal Review . Sara Vallone. Archived from the original on 11 April 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2017 .
^ "Dolly Parton and Pentatonix win country duo/roup performance award for 'Jolene' " . Los Angeles Times . Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2017 .
^ "Video: Pentatonix superbly covers 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and releases EP 'PTX Vol. IV – Classics' " . The Oklahoman . Brandy McDonnell. Archived from the original on 13 April 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2017 .
^ a b Caulfield, Keith (16 April 2017). "The Chainsmokers' 'Memories' Album Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart" . Billboard . Archived from the original on 16 April 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2017 .
^ "【CD 】PTX VOL.IV -クラシックス<初回仕様>Album" . Tower Records Japan . Japan. Archived from the original on 29 September 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2017 .
^ Jones, Darianna. "Bold & Sugar Interviews Mitch Grassi of Pentatonix: "Don't Be Afraid to Be Different" " . BoldAndSugar.com . Bold and Sugar. Archived from the original on 25 August 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2015 .
^ "Australiancharts.com – Pentatonix – PTX Vol. IV - Classics" . Hung Medien. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
^ "Austriancharts.at – Pentatonix – PTX Vol. IV - Classics" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
^ "Pentatonix Chart History (Canadian Albums)" . Billboard . Retrieved April 18, 2017.
^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Pentatonix – PTX Vol. IV - Classics" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts . Retrieved April 19, 2017.
^ "Italiancharts.com – Pentatonix – PTX Vol. IV - Classics" . Hung Medien. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
^ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2016-12-05" (in Japanese). Oricon . Retrieved January 1, 2019.
^ "Charts.nz – Pentatonix – PTX Vol. IV - Classics" . Hung Medien. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved April 15, 2017.
^ "Swisscharts.com – Pentatonix – PTX Vol. IV - Classics" . Hung Medien. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved April 15, 2017.
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